Abdullah A. Alyousef
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View article: Bridging Empathy and Excellence: The Impact of Nurse–Patient Communication on Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes
Bridging Empathy and Excellence: The Impact of Nurse–Patient Communication on Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes Open
Effective nurse–patient communication is a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare, directly influencing patient satisfaction, safety, adherence to treatment, and clinical recovery. This paper explores the multifaceted relationship between …
View article: Bridging Empathy and Excellence: The Impact of Nurse–Patient Communication on Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes
Bridging Empathy and Excellence: The Impact of Nurse–Patient Communication on Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes Open
Effective nurse–patient communication is a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare, directly influencing patient satisfaction, safety, adherence to treatment, and clinical recovery. This paper explores the multifaceted relationship between …
View article: Preeclampsia: A Complicated Pregnancy Condition-An Overview, Diagnosis, Management, and Nursing Interventions
Preeclampsia: A Complicated Pregnancy Condition-An Overview, Diagnosis, Management, and Nursing Interventions Open
Background: Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy that affects 2–8% of pregnancies globally, contributing significantly to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It typically arises after 20 weeks of gestation, with …
View article: The effect of antioxidant supplementation on dysmenorrhea and endometriosis-associated painful symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
The effect of antioxidant supplementation on dysmenorrhea and endometriosis-associated painful symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Open
This study aimed to review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of dietary antioxidant supplements on the severity of endometriosis-related pain symptoms. The PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases we…
View article: The effect of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on anthropometric, glycemic, lipid, oxidative stress, and hormonal parameters in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
The effect of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on anthropometric, glycemic, lipid, oxidative stress, and hormonal parameters in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on various cardiometabolic risk factors and hormonal parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We searched …
View article: Cardiovascular Mortality in Ovarian Cancer Patients: An Analysis of Patient Characteristics Using the SEER Database
Cardiovascular Mortality in Ovarian Cancer Patients: An Analysis of Patient Characteristics Using the SEER Database Open
Background and Objectives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major contributor to the high mortality rate among individuals with ovarian cancer. Nevertheless, there is limited understanding regarding the specific patient attributes that mi…
View article: Analgesic Efficacy of Intraoperative Superior Hypogastric Plexus (SHP) Block during Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials
Analgesic Efficacy of Intraoperative Superior Hypogastric Plexus (SHP) Block during Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials Open
Background and Objectives: Abdominal hysterectomy is a major surgery that is often associated with pronounced postsurgical pain. The objective of this research is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlle…
View article: Volatile Constituents in Essential Oil from Leaves of Withania adpressa Coss. Ex Exhibit Potent Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties against Clinically-Relevant Pathogens
Volatile Constituents in Essential Oil from Leaves of Withania adpressa Coss. Ex Exhibit Potent Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties against Clinically-Relevant Pathogens Open
Withania adpressa Coss. ex is a plant used in traditional medications. Antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of the essential oil from leaves of Withania adpressa Coss ex. (EOW) were investigated. EOW was extracted using a …
View article: Increasing Awareness of Hypertensive Patients About Their Blood Pressure Readings During Clinic Visits in a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh
Increasing Awareness of Hypertensive Patients About Their Blood Pressure Readings During Clinic Visits in a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh Open
Introduction Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most important cardiovascular risk factors. It is associated with significant complications, such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Awareness among hypertensive pa…
View article: Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Metallo β-Lactamase Producing Gram-Negative Pathogens Causing Eye Infections
Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Metallo β-Lactamase Producing Gram-Negative Pathogens Causing Eye Infections Open
Purpose: Metallo β-lactamases (MβL) production is a worldwide problem, particularly in gram-negative bacteria. As scanty data is available on the prevalence of MBL, the present study is being undertaken to determine the prevalence, antibac…
View article: Comparative Metabolic Characterization of Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Blood Isolates from Saudi Arabia
Comparative Metabolic Characterization of Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Blood Isolates from Saudi Arabia Open
Background. The prevalence of bloodstream infections caused by extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) has increased substantially. E. coli ST131 is one of the dominant ExPEC clones among E. coli bacteremia population. Metaboli…
View article: Plasmid Replicon Diversity of Clinical Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Plasmid Replicon Diversity of Clinical Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
The aim of this study was to identify and compare the plasmid replicons of clinical uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates, involving extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-positive and ESBL-negative, E. coli ST131 and non-ST131 and …
View article: Scoping review of Cardiac Troponin Test in the Prehospital Management of Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Qatar
Scoping review of Cardiac Troponin Test in the Prehospital Management of Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Qatar Open
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the most common life-threatening diseases worldwide. Early diagnosis, advanced cardiac life support, and rapid transportation to a cardiac center are essential to reduce mortality and mor…
View article: Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Effects of Essential Oil of Black Caraway (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) Seeds against Drug‐Resistant Clinically Pathogenic Microorganisms
Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Effects of Essential Oil of Black Caraway (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) Seeds against Drug‐Resistant Clinically Pathogenic Microorganisms Open
Nigella sativa (NS) is a plant that has long been utilized in traditional medicine as a treatment for certain diseases. The aim of this work was to valorize the essential oil (EO) of this species by phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial…
View article: Antifungal Activity and Mechanism of Action of Different Parts of Myrtus communis Growing in Saudi Arabia against Candida Spp.
Antifungal Activity and Mechanism of Action of Different Parts of Myrtus communis Growing in Saudi Arabia against Candida Spp. Open
Discovering new antifungal drugs from natural products is a key target for the treatment of infections, such as candidiasis and other Candida-related infections. As current therapeutic drugs for the treatment of infections, such as candidi…
View article: Myrtus communis and its bioactive phytoconstituent, linalool, interferes with Quorum sensing regulated virulence functions and biofilm of uropathogenic bacteria: In vitro and in silico insights
Myrtus communis and its bioactive phytoconstituent, linalool, interferes with Quorum sensing regulated virulence functions and biofilm of uropathogenic bacteria: In vitro and in silico insights Open
Ever increasing spread of drug resistance among bacterial pathogens have rendered the current antibiotic therapy ineffective. Drug-resistant urinary tract infections caused by Gram negative bacterial pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginos…
View article: Comparative phenotypic characterization identifies few differences in the metabolic capacity between Escherichia coli ST131 subclones
Comparative phenotypic characterization identifies few differences in the metabolic capacity between Escherichia coli ST131 subclones Open
View article: Phyto-Mediated Synthesis of Porous Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles From Withania somnifera Root Extract: Broad-Spectrum Attenuation of Biofilm and Cytotoxic Properties Against HepG2 Cell Lines
Phyto-Mediated Synthesis of Porous Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles From Withania somnifera Root Extract: Broad-Spectrum Attenuation of Biofilm and Cytotoxic Properties Against HepG2 Cell Lines Open
There is grave necessity to counter the menace of drug-resistant biofilms of pathogens using nanomaterials. Moreover, we need to produce nanoparticles (NPs) using inexpensive clean biological approaches that demonstrate broad-spectrum inhi…
View article: Incidence and antimicrobial profile of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing gram-negative bacterial isolates: An in-vitro and statistical analysis
Incidence and antimicrobial profile of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing gram-negative bacterial isolates: An in-vitro and statistical analysis Open
The imipenem and faropenem can be recommended as the drugs of selection due to a lesser amount of resistance as compared to other antibiotics in this study.
View article: GCMS fingerprinting, in vitro pharmacological activities, and in vivo anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effect of selected edible herbs from Kashmir valley
GCMS fingerprinting, in vitro pharmacological activities, and in vivo anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effect of selected edible herbs from Kashmir valley Open
The people of Kashmir customarily practice traditional medicines for curing various ailments. 3 nutritious herbs; Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae, MO), Taraxacum officinale L (Compositae, TO), and Urtica dioica L (Urticaceae, UD) were sel…
View article: Chlortetracycline-Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles as a Colorimetric Probe for Aminoglycosides: Ultrasensitive Determination of Kanamycin and Streptomycin
Chlortetracycline-Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles as a Colorimetric Probe for Aminoglycosides: Ultrasensitive Determination of Kanamycin and Streptomycin Open
Aminoglycosides (AMGs) have been extensively used to treat infectious diseases caused by Gram-negative bacteria in livestock and humans. A selective and sensitive colorimetric probe for the determination of streptomycin and kanamycin was p…
View article: Food color ‘Azorubine’ interferes with quorum sensing regulated functions and obliterates biofilm formed by food associated bacteria: An in vitro and in silico approach
Food color ‘Azorubine’ interferes with quorum sensing regulated functions and obliterates biofilm formed by food associated bacteria: An in vitro and in silico approach Open
Quorum sensing (QS) plays a crucial role in different stages of biofilm development, virulence production, and subsequently to the growth of bacteria in food environments. Biofilm mediated spoilage of food is one of the ongoing challenge f…
View article: Bio-inspired facile fabrication of silver nanoparticles from <i>in vitro</i> grown shoots of <i>Tamarix nilotica</i>: explication of its potential in impeding growth and biofilms of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and assessment of wound healing ability
Bio-inspired facile fabrication of silver nanoparticles from <i>in vitro</i> grown shoots of <i>Tamarix nilotica</i>: explication of its potential in impeding growth and biofilms of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and assessment of wound healing ability Open
Novel, safe, and effective antilisterial agents are required in order to prevent Listeria monocytogenes infections and maintain food safety.
View article: In-vitro antibacterial, antioxidant potentials and cytotoxic activity of the leaves of Tridax procumbens
In-vitro antibacterial, antioxidant potentials and cytotoxic activity of the leaves of Tridax procumbens Open
The present study explored the phytochemicals, antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic effect of Tridax procumbens leaves. The leaves were dried and extracted with various organic solvents. The leaves contained the phytochemicals s…
View article: Isolation, phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Escherichia coli from the bloodstream samples in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Isolation, phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Escherichia coli from the bloodstream samples in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
Bacteraemia is an international threat caused by extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC). Recently, the antimicrobial resistance of ExPEC has increased substantially, and this is attributed to the dissemination of E. coli ST13…
View article: Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles of Myrtus communis L (AgMC) Extract Inhibits Cancer Hallmarks via Targeting Aldose Reductase (AR) and Associated Signaling Network
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles of Myrtus communis L (AgMC) Extract Inhibits Cancer Hallmarks via Targeting Aldose Reductase (AR) and Associated Signaling Network Open
In this current study, we demonstrated the green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Myrtus communis L. plant extract (Ag-MC) and its evaluation of anticancer and antimicrobial activities. The green synthesis of (A…
View article: Prevalence and molecular characteristics of sequence type 131 clone among clinical uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prevalence and molecular characteristics of sequence type 131 clone among clinical uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> using malachite green encapsulated mesoporous silica nanoparticles: an <i>in vitro</i> study
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> using malachite green encapsulated mesoporous silica nanoparticles: an <i>in vitro</i> study Open
Background Rise in the number of healthcare associated or hospital acquired infections is a major problem affecting the global healthcare sector. We evaluated superior antibacterial and antibiofilm photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using malachi…
View article: Purification and kinetics of the PHB depolymerase of Microbacterium paraoxydans RZS6 isolated from a dumping yard
Purification and kinetics of the PHB depolymerase of Microbacterium paraoxydans RZS6 isolated from a dumping yard Open
Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) depolymerase is known to decompose PHB, biodegradable polymers and therefore has great commercial significance in the bioplastic sector. However, reports on PHB depolymerases from isolates obtained from plastic…
View article: <p>Malachite green-conjugated multi-walled carbon nanotubes potentiate antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of planktonic cells and biofilms of <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> and <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em></p>
Malachite green-conjugated multi-walled carbon nanotubes potentiate antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of planktonic cells and biofilms of <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> and <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> Open
Purpose: Infections associated with medical devices that are caused by biofilms remain a considerable challenge for health care systems owing to their multidrug resistance patterns. Biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and S…